Africa: Marula Fruit

Fruit Of Africa With its roots deep in the heart of the sub-Saharan bushveld, the Marula tree has ancient ties to South Africa’s indigenous people - and animals. As the Marula fruit ripens and falls to the ground, its fragrance is carried on the African breeze and picked up by eager, voracious elephants. They will walk for days to gorge themselves on its luscious fruit. Throughout history the Marula fruit has been used for medicinal purposes, fertile ceremonies and local rituals. Today, six South African companies are creating marula beers and marula cream liqueurs. Such is the popularity of marula cream liqueurs that they are now the world's number three selling cream liqueur behind Bailey's and O'Darbys. Our own Thirsty Traveler embarks on an amazing journey of discovery, revealing ancient tribal customs, exotic animals and the delicious enigma of the Marula.